Here are some of the lushest expressions of the delightful grape in honor of National Merlot Day (Nov. 7). Cheers!
Food & Drink
Food and drinks in California including best restaurants.
Nov. 3 to Nov. 12: San Diego Beer Week
Mark your calendars for a grand celebration of craft beer, as the 15th-annual San Diego Beer Week, brought to you by the San Diego Brewers Guild, is set to delight your taste buds from Nov. 3 to Nov. 12.
Glass Box San Diego Restaurant
Located inside the happening Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands Town Center, Glass Box is an exciting recently opened sushi concept from acclaimed young restauranteur Ethan Yang.
Europa Village
There is a slice of heaven in California’s glorious Temecula Wine Country that aims to transport guests to three of Europe’s prime winegrowing regions. Its name? Aptly, Europa Village.
Celebrate National Chocolate Day at Seabreeze Craft Chocolates
San Diego’s own Willy Wonka, Jim Lantry, sets the (chocolate) bar high this National Chocolate Day (Oct. 28) at Seabreeze Craft Chocolates.
Toastique Newport Beach
Nestled in the heart of Balboa Island’s Marine Avenue, Toastique elevates the humble slice of bread into a gourmet masterpiece.
31 Scary-Good California Wines
There are plenty of tricks out there this time of year but never enough treats. In advance of Halloween, here are 31 California wines that scream October.
Toca Madera West Hollywood
If you’re looking for a fun and lively restaurant for any occasion, look no further than Toca Madera West Hollywood, a popular modern Mexican steakhouse.
Palmaz Vineyards
Palmaz Vineyards in Napa Valley boasts 610 acres of planted grapes and an 18-story wine cave and employs a full-time team of farmers.
The Trough Sandwich Kitchen
A truly superior sandwich can be hard to come by, but we found a top-notch spot in Orange County that puts a lot of thought into what goes between its bread: The Trough Sandwich Kitchen.